Rosenbauer International AG (WBO:ROS) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Rosenbauer International AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Rosenbauer International AG Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Rosenbauer International AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
Rosenbauer International AG Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
7.65
7.61
Rosenbauer International AG Quarterly Data
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
7.55
7.65
8.27
8.53
7.66
7.61
7.58
WBO:ROS vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Rosenbauer International AG's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Rosenbauer International AG Forward PE Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Rosenbauer International AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rosenbauer International AG's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Rosenbauer International AG Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Rosenbauer International AG (WBO:ROS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 9.64 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Rosenbauer International AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rosenbauer International AG ranks #32 out of 116 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 27.6%.
Is Rosenbauer International AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Rosenbauer International AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.64. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.24. Rosenbauer International AG's value of 9.64 is 27.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rosenbauer International AG ranks #32 out of 116 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Rosenbauer International AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rosenbauer International AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Rosenbauer International AG ranks #32 out of 116 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Rosenbauer International AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.24. Rosenbauer International AG's value of 9.64 is 27.2% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 13.24, based on 116 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Rosenbauer International AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 9.64 is 27.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Rosenbauer International AG and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rosenbauer International AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rosenbauer International AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rosenbauer International AG (WBO:ROS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.07, compared to a current price of €59.60 — trading 80.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 9.64 and 27.2% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 13.24. Rosenbauer International AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rosenbauer International AG (WBO:ROS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 9.64 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Rosenbauer International AG (WBO:ROS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rosenbauer International AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €59.60 is trading 80.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €33.07.
GuruFocus considers Rosenbauer International AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:ROS:
Forward PE Ratio: 9.64
GF Value™: €33.07 vs. price of €59.60 (80.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.2% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#32 of 116)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:ROS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rosenbauer International AG develops, produces, and sells integrated system solutions for preventive firefighting and disaster protection. Its products and services include vehicles, equipment, extinguishing systems and body components, customer service, digital solutions, and preventive fire protection. It also offers stationary equipment for preventive fire protection. Manufacturing takes place in Austria, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, Spain, Singapore, and the USA, with further final assembly sites in Switzerland, the UK, Australia, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa. Geographically, the company operates in the Europe Area, Middle East Area, Asia Pacific Area, and America Area, with the Europe Area generating maximum revenue.
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